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Page H: There is an article about the Springfield school superintendents: Jonathan Fairbanks, W. W. Thomas, H. P. Study.
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Page 12C: Mrs. Elizabeth McQuigg celebrated her 93rd birthday .**
An article says the top of the water tower in Seymour is 1792 feet above sea level- -making it higher than Taum Sauk (at 1772 feet).
Page 2D: Miss Christine Jessup and Mr. Charles R. Holmes were married .** Mrs. A. F. Bingham and Mr. Ernest Rhoads were married .**
The Barbour family held a reunion .**
Page 5D: There is a long article about J. R. Roberts, formerly Greene county school superintendent.
Younger Kinsfolk To Help Woman, 93, Observe Birthday
Celebrating the ninety-third birth- i 'day of Mrs. Elizabeth McQuigg, last . Uving member of ber generation of the family. about 60 kinsfolk. ln- - cluding children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, niecea. nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. will gather for a picnic dinner on the lawn at the home of Mrs. Alma Loh- meyer. 534 8t. Louis Street, at noon -today.
Mrs. McQuigg is true ploneer Springfieldian, having been born and Frared here. Among those attending be picnic will be her three daughters. tra. J. F. Robinson, Mrs. W. D. MII- s and Mrs. Eugene Jones; nine tandchildren, and: four greatgrand- Andren. Among her nieces and "Sbrus who will be there will be Lohmeyer. Mrs. Wilson Fulbright. .. A Biggs. James Robertson, and HOL' Lee Wilson.
year ago last February. then past Him. HoQuigg fell and broke her but bas recovered in a way omepal at her age, and now gets Apy only the use of one cane.
Rhoads-Bingham Marriage·
Word has been received of the mar- riage of Mra. A. F. Bingham of this city to Mr. Ernest Rhoads of Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Rhoads lived here for 16 years until she went to Los Angeles a year ago to visit her sister. Mr. Rhoads was formerly a Missourian. He has been quite prominent in public af- fairs in Los Angeles and is now re- tired from business.
.-- They are at home in their suburban place on the Rogue river near Grant's Pass.
Attending Reunion At Asheville
Mr. E. A. Barbour, Miss Mary Ellis Barbour. Mr. K. A. Barbour, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Barbour of Tulsa, Okla., motored to Asheville, N. C., to attend the annual Barbour family reunion which is to be held Tuesday.
Holmes-Jessup Vows Are Read
A very pretty home wedding was "celebrated Monday evening at 8 forclock when Miss Christine Jessup .became the bride of Mr. Charles R. Botmer, The wedding was solemn- "med at the home of the bride's ats- ar. Mr. Alta M. Rapp. 875 Bouth Grant avenue. The service was read Jy the Reverend F. B. Raines,' pastor " the College Street Baptist church. the ceremony was performed before Jaha improvised altar of ferns and Tarden foren.
· The bride wore a dress of powder blue taffeta made bouffant atyle and "Carried a bouquet of roses. Her mald of honor. Miss Mildred Baugh, of Stami, Okia, wore & white crepe Stock and carried roses.
Mr. Hanle Holmes was best man. Following the ceremony & buffet Supper was served. The dining room table was decorated in a color scheme pink and white. The wedding cake we'in the center of the table and Streamers of pink and white were Straped from the chandelier to the Tomens of the table.
"Mr. and Mit." Holmes will make "her home in Medicine Lake, Mont., Coberv Mr. Holmes has accepted . tto in the high school.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Cecu P. Brayfield. 21. and Ola Lans- down. 18. both of Springfield: Gier W Wilson. 20. Pleasant Hope and ' Mildred Wade. 21. of Springfield. , Ernest King. 28. Humansville, and Terry. 17. Collins; Lester ! .lagen. 24. Springfield. and Eva asary. 21. Conway: Warren Cossalrt. 81, and Nettle Medley, 21. both of Springfield.
A marriage license WRA .ued lo Carl O. Dawson of Kansas 11y and . Leon. Pemberton of Spril. field In Kan' s City.
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Funeral servicea for Mr. James Wes- i ley Ridan who died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Francia Keeney. on ; Tuesday morning. August 21. were ¡ held Wednesday at tha cemetery 15 ; . Inllen west of Edgar Springs, Mo. Rev .. D E. Fleids had charge of the service. Reintives who surviva him are his chidren. Mrs. Francia Keency " New- burg. Mrs. Ella Keeney of Edgar Springs. Lora C. Ridner of Jacks and Joseph Ridan of Beaula and John Ridan of Rolfe, Mo., and Mrs. Mary Pruitt of Bakersfield. Calif. There are 42 grand children and 10 grent grand children and · host of friends.
D. Wilkeman. are 91 years and 11 - months, died in a Fort Smith, Ark .. hospital from infirmities of age. ! August 16. His body was brought! ! !!-; ett on Saturday, and funeral services were held at the Baptist church.
Mra. Bam Metiesz and child -n and her mother, were called to l'onway to attend the funeral of an au: ', They returned home Saturday. Her mother remained at Conway.
MRS. AARAU. M. CURLY
Mrs. Barah M. Curlin, 77, died at 11 o'clock last night at her home. 2136 Prospect avenue, after a short Illness Funeral services will be beld ; this afternoon at Red Top. Mto =1 !!. Interment in Red Top cemetery under direction of the J. W. Klingner Un- dertaking company. She is survived by the busband, Charles L. Curlin. three daughters and one son.
Robert E. Rice died suddenly of i .heart disease at the home- of his daughterinlaw. Mrs. Henrietta Rice. : Sunday morning. He was a retired and pensioned Frisco brakeman. He waa "0 years of age. July 14 Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Mon- day at Callaway funeral home. In- ' tement in I. O O P. cemetery. :
Miss Pearl Bridges of Monett and Herbert T. Wilson of Oklahoma City were married at Cassville. Saturday. August 18. They will make their home at Oklahoma City.
. ) . and Mrs. Nolan Markey ap- noi ce the birth of a son. August 18. ;
MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST 27, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 3: L. C. Mayfield, a Lebanon attorney, died. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri in 1882 and that same year married Miss May Greenleaf.
R. B. Thompson died .** Mrs. Ben Brown died .** Leona May Clement died .**
Page 8: The Burdett family held a reunion at Ava at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Holestine.
DEATHS
R. B. THOMPSON
R. B. Thompson. 65aiformerly of Springfield, "died at his home in St. Louis Sunday morning. The body will arrive in Springfield this eve- ning for burial. Funeral arrange- ments are Incomplete, but the service will.be held at the-Maple Park ceme- tery under the auspices of Solomon Lodge No. 271. A. F. and A. M. Burial will be under the direction of Mrs. Alma Lohmeyer. Mr. Thompson was long affiliated with the Springfield Grocer company here as a territory salesman. He retired more than 10 years ago to devote himself to the care of his wife, who was Ill, and after her death be moved to St. Louis about three years ago. He Is ourrived by a sister, Mrs. Laura Crenshaw of Monte- vallo, Mo., and one brother. F. J. Thompson of California.
. MRS. REN BROWN
Mrs Ben Brown. 42. of 934 St. Louis street, died at her home Sunday! · morning. She is survived by her : husband. two daughters and three icons. The funeral service will be .at -Hartville. Mo .. - Tuesday afternoon at ' 2 30 o'clock, and burial will be In the ; Thompkins cemetery at Hartrille, un- der the direction of W. L. Stare.
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ADD DEATHS - LEONA MAY CLEMENT
Leona May Clement. 14-rear-old ¡ daughter of Mr. J. J. Clement, of dao South Kansaa arenue. died at 3 o'clock Sunday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Seventh Day Ad- rente! church. Burial will be in Hazelwood cemetery under direction ' of the Klingner "inera! home Shc ' Is murrired by her parents, a brother and tro suter.
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MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 27, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 6: Thomas Smith died .**
Page 10: J. M. Keltner died .* Mrs. Ben Brown died .**
DEATHS
. J. H. KELTNER J. ML Kaltout. 86,'a planeer resident In the Omarka, having moved here Dron TanDetese more than 50 jeary aça idila. Sunday et his home 10 mowi south of Fortogheld on the Campbell avenue road. He had been Ill for a number of weeks. During the dirti war he was a union soldier. Ho Is survived by tiro sons, M. P. Keltner. who resides near the home, and Neal Keltner, fleld manager of the Spring- fişid Draughon Business university. He is also survived by siz daughters. Mrs. Mollie Gooch. home address; Miss Voda Keltner. Springfield; Mra. Minne Ownes, Springfield: Mr. Lillie Davis, Springfield; Mra. . Male Kling- man, Eureka, Kan., and Mrs. Artie Rose. Springfield: one brother, Eman- uel Keltner. Texas, and one stater. ! Mrs. Martha' Johnson, of the home address. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Burial will be in Payne cemetery south of Springfield under direction of Alma Lohmeyer funeral home.
MRS. BEN BROWN
Funeral arrangements for. Mrs. Ben Brown, 942 East St. Louis street, who died Sunday following a short Iliness, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. The remains will be taken to Hartville, Mo., where Interment will be made Wednesday morning in the Tompkins cemetery under direction of the Starne Under- taking company.
THOMAS SMITH. . Funeral services for Thomas 8milh, 39. who died Saturday at his home. 1933 Washington avenue. will b held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Metropolitan Baptist church. North Summit avenue, with the Rev- erend J. 8. Dorsey officiating. Burial will be in South Haselwood cemetery under the direction of the Campbell Undertaking company.
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 28, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Marriage license: John E. Schabo, 39, of Chicago and Emalyn Widebush, 29, of Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Page 10: J. M. Keltner died .** Mrs. Ben Brown died .** W. S. Morgan died .* R. B. Thompson died .**
DEATHS
J. M. KELTNER
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon at Payne cemetery for J. M. Keltner, 86. pioneer resident of the Ozarks, who died Sun- day at his home 10 miles south of Springfield on the Campbell avenue tery under direction of the Alma road. Burial will be In Payno ceme- Lohmeyer funeral home.
W. S. MORGAN W. 8. Morgan, 90, formerly of Springfield. died yesterday afternoon at his come in Hardy, Ark., accord- ir.g to word received here. The body will be forwarded to Springfield. ar- riving tonight, for funeral services : and burlal. Burial will be under di- rection of the Alma Lohmeyer fu- nera! home Mr Morgan is survived by a ton. Claud Morgan. of Hardy: : 1 te daughters. Mrs. F. D. Estes. ~ 1 Ponca City, Okla .. Mrs. L. P. Schench ; of New Mexico. and Mrs. Maude Sui- lene, of Springfield.
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MRS, BEN BROWN
Funeral services for Mre Ben Brown. 942 8t. Lou's street, who died Bunday following a short illness. will be conducted at 2.30 o'clock this aft- ernoon at the home. The body then will be taken to Hartville. Mo .. for burial under direction of the Starne Undertaking company.
R. B. THOMPSON
Funeral services for R. B. Thomp- son. 64. formerly of Springfield, who died Sunday In St. Louis, will be held at(-10 o'clock this morning at Maple Park cemetery under direction of Solomon lodge of this city. Burial will be in the cemetery there under direction' of the Alms Lohmeyer tu- neral home. He is survived by & brother and a alster.
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TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 1: Marriage license: Otis Burke, 28, and Pearl Mc Williams, 21, both of Springfield.
Page 10: Mrs. Ira Jackson died .** W. S. Morgan died .** Cards of thanks .**
Page 13: Miss Alice Helen Pierce and Mr. Paul Alfred de Roulet are engaged to marry .** [It seems to me when that family lived in Springfield they were plain Roulet -- not De Roulet. Josephine Roulet, who lived up on Benton, was a friend of my mother.]
Miss Evelyn Walker and Mr. W. R. De Geere were married .**
DEATHS
MRS. .. JACKSON .Mrs. ,Ira Ja "con, 89. died at Springfield hospital this morning fol- lowing & bioi lunes. She is survived by the husband and one son. The body will be sent to Lebanon this evening by !! Alma Lohmeyer fu- neral home. j'attal will be held to- morrow in Conway.
W. S. MORGAN W. 8. Morgan, 90. formerly · of - .... ... Monday afternoon at his home in Hardy, Ark., according to word reculted para. The body WH forwarded to Springfield today. Fu- Beral arrangements are incomplete, but burial will be under direction of the Alma Lobmeyer funeral home. Mr. Morgan is survived by a son, Claude Morgan, of Hardy; three daughters, Mrs. P. D. Estes of Ponce City. Okla .; Mrs. L P. Schench of New Mexico, and Mra. Maude Bullens of Springfield.
CAROS OF THANKS. BAND OF THANKS
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CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank wr friende neighbore for theny kindnem and sympatirt chowb- "during the ilipses and death MI& H. B Schmook. HARRY B. OCHMOOK
Chicago Wedding Of Interest Here .
Announcement has been received here of; the approaching marriage of Miss Ance Helen Fierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Pleres .of Chi- cage, I, to Mr. Path Alfred de Roti- let, son of Dr. god !Mira. Alfred de Roulet, formerly of this city. The wedding will be celebrated September 5. at half past four o'clock in Saint clara's church in Chicago.
Mr. de Roulet Is the ron of Dr. Al- fred de Roulet, whe was formerly con- nected with Drury college, and Mrs. da Roulet who was formerly Miss Mary Nixon of this city.
M188 WALKER 15 MARRIED TO MR. DE GEERB .:
Mr. and Mrs. C. 8. Smith of 456 Normal street, announce the mar- riage of their grand-daughter, Miss Evelyan Walker, to Mr. W. R. De Geere of 522 West Commercial street. They were married August 16, and will. make their home In . Detroit, Mich. - ..
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 29, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Marriage licenses issued .**
A daughter Patsy Frances Malone was born August 1 to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Maone of 903 South Fort street.
Page 3: Mrs. Nellie Stout died .* Henry W. Muehling died .* W. D. Woodruff died .** Page 4: Miss Tillie Louise Edell and Mr. Lacy W. Horton were married. * Miss Evelyn Walker and Mr. W. R. DeGeere were married .** The Solomon and Johnson families held a reunion .**
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HOLD ANNUAL REUNION One hundred and one members of the Solomon and Johnson families Celebrated their fourth annual re- findon Sunday at Phelps Grove park. A picnic dinner was served at 12 o'clock
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MARRAIGE LICENSE
Fremont H Pflugbell. 26. and Lila Smith. 27. both of Tulsa. Okla .: Charles H. Gardner. 35, and Dorothy Boswell. 21. both of Oklahoma City. Okla.
Pioneer of Southwest Country Expires at 97 After Vivid Life
W. D. WOODRUFF. 97. 1-ther of Oser woodruff 827 Cherry istreet, dled August 22 at his ho. .. in Fort Worth, Texas. He was buried August 24 in Marshall Texas.+ Mr. Woodgurty was one of's the ploueera of Texas and the Southwest part of the United :: Sta.es. Ho, came. from & hale stock of middle Tenn- essee settlers and was the last mem- ber of his immedi- 'ate family to "die."" His youngest brother died at the age of 72.
After bis son, Oscar, moved to Springfield several years ago, Mr. Woodruff was 4 frequent visitor in the city. He has many friends here and is remembered for his Interesting stories of the up- building the west.
He was reared in V. ashington county A:k. During the c: Il war he fought 1 :. the Texas W. D. Woodruff ~avairy and after the war settled in Ranger, Texas. His son recalls that Mr. Woodruff was a tee;otaler and an abstainer from tobacco during his entire life. While youug he often rode & bronco 15 miles to attend church on Sunday.
- For a number of Jeans he was timber inspector for the Texas and Pacific railway company. He is survived by five sons: Hawkins Woodruff, Fort Worth; B. F. Woodruff San Antonio: Oscar Woodruff. Springfield; J. W. Woodruff, Spokane. Wash . and D) L. Woodruff. Alexandria, La.
DEATHS
. MRS. NELLIE STOUT
Mrs. Nellie Stout, 33. of Lockwood. died yesterday mornnig in a Spring- field hospital following a short ill- ness. 8he is survived by her husband and five children. Funeral services will be held at Lockwood this after- noon. The body was forwarded to Lockwood yesterday afternoon under the direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer funeral home.
Horton Edell
Marriage
LetThe marriage of Miss Tillie Louise Sidin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. xdell, 617 Poplar street, to Mr. Lacy .W. Horton of Warrensburg. Mo., took place Sunday, August 26. at the home of the bride's parents.
Only friends and relatives of the young couple were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Horton left yester- day on a three weeka' tour in the wost. They will be at home on their return in Warrensburg. 325 Labi Gni street. Mr. Horton le associated with Che Citizens haft !n Warrensburg.
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'De Geere-Walker Marriage
The marriage of Miss Evelyn Walk- tr to Mr. W. R. DeGeere took place August 16.
Mrs. DeGeere is the granddaughter Mr. and Mrs. C. 6. Smith, 456 Nor- tml street. Mr. DeGeere's home is to this city. They will go to De- Frott, Mich, where they will make their home.
HENRY W. MUEHLING
Funeral services for Henry W. Muchling, 55. who died Monday ere- ning at his home in Carthage, will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock this after- noon at the W. L. Starne funeral chapel. Burial will be in Orcenlawn cemetery. Mr. Muehling is survived by his wife.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 2: W. D. Woodruff died .** Glenn Yeager died .**
Page 4: The William Carney family held a reunion.
Page 8: Mrs. Nellie Stout died .** Mrs. Rose Green died .** Births reported .**
Marriage license in Kansas City: Ernest Squires and Eliza Clayton of Springfield.
WLD. WOODRUFF DIES IN' TEXAS AT AGE OF 97
feber best brought to de for W. D. Woodruff, carly settler In She southwest country, and father of Ombar Woodruff. 827 Cherry street. -Mr. Woodruff died in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 97 years. He was buried In Marshall. Texas.
He came from a hale stock of mid- Ale: Tenneneer attinto print " !! ! he last member of his immediate family to die. WUs. youngest brother died at
Mr. Woodruff was proved in Wach. Ington county, Arkansas, but luter moved into 'Texas where he fought during the Civil war. He often vie- teq bị son, Ocorr .. in Springfield and is known here to & large group of i, DeoDle
1 His life in the west wae picturesque !! Add interesting., He was a .testotaler And an 'sbetainer from tobacco dur- ing his: entira We. bis. son maid re- cently.
For a number of years he was tim- ber inspector for the Texas and Pa- - offio . Railway company He !. ..... Ettred by"five sons, Hawkins Woodruff. AFort Worth: B. P. Woodruff, San' An- Etoplo: Oscar Woodruff. Springfield; J. W. Woodruff, Spokane, Wash,, and D. : L Woodruff, Alexandria, LARSW.
DEATHS
MRS. NELLIE STOUT
- Mrs. Nellie Stout, 33, of Lockwood, died Tuesday morning in a Spring- fleld hospital following a short Ill- ness.' She la aurvived by ber bus- band and five children. Funeral services were bald at Lockwood this afternoon, the body being forwarded there this morning by the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral home,
. MRS. ROSE GREEN
Mra. Rose Greep,. 30, died at Springfield hospital this morning lol- lowing & brief illness. The body was taken overland to Collins, Mo., today by the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home. Mra. Greene la survived by the hus- band. Carl Green: one daughter, Byl- -vis:Ffour sons, Hadley. Walter,-Ray mond and Clark. She la also survived by two slaters, Mrs. Gertie Culberson. of Goodland, Kan .. and Mra. Maude Clifford of Collins; two brothers. George Cook, Morrell. Kan., and Homer Cook of Collina.
BIRTHS
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cher- ry of Memphis. Tenn, a son, Joel Lee. August 29. In the St. John's hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James D. Turner. 866 Delmar street, announce the birth of a girl at the Springfield Baptiat hos- pital August 28.
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NOSE BLEEDING FATAL TO YOUTH OF MOODY
Olean Yeager. 15 years old. of Moody, died Monday afternoon from excusetre loss of blood due to bemort- hatte of the nose.
The led became ill of malaria three weeks ago. and DOM hemorrhages de- widoped a short time afterward. He was taken to West Plains where he wie placed under the care of phy- adelene and & specialist. They were castle to prevent the flow of blood. : "No ,And the son of Mr. and Mrs. OUI Tenger of Moody. He is sur- Tart it his parents And four broth- KELtt. Theo, Heal and Wayne. . . Sundal services will be held at Moody thus 'Afternoon.
WILLIAM CARNEY FAMILY GATHERS FOR REUNION
For the first time in twenty-ros Fecha, the family of William Cartiry gathered at the home on Fiat Creek In Stone county last week-end.
Those who attended were Mrs. Hol- Iet @bow of Springfield. Mr. M. H. Jones and son of Galena, Mo .: Mo. Roscoe T. Wiley and daughter. Ka- dine, of Scholten, all daughters of Mr. and Mra. Carney: Mro. Emily E. Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fowyll and two daughters of Moulton, foute Dean Hickman of St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. Tim .Chephier of Van-
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 30, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 2: Mrs. Rose Green died .** [Rose? Ross?] Mrs. Helene Skeets died .**
Page 7: Mary Grant, 21, of Joplin is dying in Springfield as the result of poison. She is living with her sister Mrs. Irene Hickman.
DEATHS
MRS. ROSS GREEN Mrs. Rose' Green. 39. of Collins, Mo .. "led yesterday morning in a hospital ; ere,,following & brief'illness. The Lody was forward to Collins yesterday Afternoon by the Alma Lohmeyer Fu- Deral home for services and burial. She is survived by her husband. Carl Green: four tops, Raymond and Glark. twing, born Bunay. and Hadley and Walter; by a daughter. Bylvia; three Faciters and & brother.
MRS. HELENE SKEETS
Mrs. Helene Sheets. 40. wife of Charles Ckeets. of 1054 East Walnut theet, died yesterday afternoon at 7:30 d'elock following a lingering ill- Funeral services probably will arild Friday afternoon at the home. i.body, tten will be taken to ined by the Alma Lohmeyer pl home for burial. She is sur- EN 'by Fer husband. her mother. Loun & Harmon: three sisters. Richard Williams, Springfield. Ants Umphrey, Ozark, and Mrs. "Derner, Dapulpa, Okla; and by "beither. John A. Hubbard of St. Is and Ed Hubbard. of Springfield
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 30, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 8: Leonard Watson was killed .**
Page 10: Mrs. Helene Skeels died .** Mrs. Rosa Showers died .** Collyer infant died .*
A son Curtis Glen Harker was born August 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Harker of 606 West Harrison street.
Page 12: Justin Ross of Kansas City is here. He expects soon to sell the corner lot on St. Louis street and Benton avenue where the home of his father Dr. F. E. Ross stood.
. MIS. ROSA SHOWERS Mra." Roma Showers. is -- years old. ,died this morning at 1 o'clock at ber bomDe. 945 K. Douglas avenue, after a long lilases. 'She to survived by four daughters, Mrs. B. F. Thomas, Kan- wu City. Mo .; Mrs. H. Harvey. . St. Louis, Mo .; Mrs. W. A. Zegers, Spring- Leid; Mrs. V. B. Pearson, Springfield; aDe son, O. K. Bhowers, Springfield: and, by .three sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Pri- day morning et St. Joseph church. Bursa will be in St. Mary's cemetery Met the direction of the Herman meyer Funeral home.
COLLYER INFANT ... The infant son . of Mr. and Mr. Drunks Y. Collyer. 1407 North Broad- way. died in a local hospital this bald at I o'clock Friday morning with burial to 'Green La'in cemetery. un- der direction of the Klingner Under- taking company.
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GREENFIELD YOUTH KILLED. Leonard Watson, 22-year-old son of and Mrs. Ott Watson of near sitenfield, was fatally injured in an rutomobile accident in Lamar. Co .. queeday and died in a hospital there adnesday morning. Funeral services DI be held in Greenfield Sunday or Monday.
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NRO. HELENE SKEELS
Mra. Helene Ckeels, 40. wife of Charles Skeels, of 1064 Last Walnut ·tree .. died Wednesday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock following a lingering 111- Dem. Funeral services will be held at 3:20 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home. The body will be taken to Marshfield for buriai under direction of the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home. Ehe is survived by her husband. her motber. Mrs. Laura Harmon; three daters, Mrs. Richard Williams, St. Lout, Mrs. Leta Umphrey. Ozark and Mr: Fred Turner. Sapulpe, Okla- and by two brothers, John A. Hub- bard. Woodriver. Ill., and Ed Hubbard.
FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 31, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
NOTE: This issue begins with page 3. Page 6: George W. Hamilton died .** Mrs. Rosa Showers died .** Collyer infant died .** Page ? James H. Baker died .**
OZARKS PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY
G. W. Hamilton, 83, Lived on One Polk County Farm For 76 Years
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corgo.W. Hamilton, 83;prominent rmer of Polk county, die suddenly his home pear Morrisville Wednes.
Ing health for several months and ha Till over dela waffe walking trom his bound to the bird ba the homestead: where he had lived: 76 years. Faneral Betardat
Funeral services will be held Sat- urday morning at 11 o'clock at the Oakville church. The Reverend J. F. Sherman will be in charge. Burial. ·will be in the Oakville cemetery under the direction of the Brim Undertaking company of Walnut Grove
Leaves Beven Children
Mr. Hamilton is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mra. Ruby Wood, Morrisville and six sons, Walter, V., Maxwell, Tenn .; Charles L., Morris- ville; James L., St. Louis; Benjamin W., Omaha, Neb .; Leonard, Morrisville, and Llano, Morrisville.
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